Staff report<\/span> 2026 Buchholz High School commencement ceremony at Exactech Arena.<\/p>\n Family and friends watch more than 500 students graduate from Buchholz High School at Exactech Arena.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/media-video><\/div>\n THIS WEEK<\/strong><\/p>\n In \u201cOur Town,\u201d the latest production from Gainesville Community Playhouse, audiences follow the Gibb and Webb families in the fictional town of Grover\u2019s Corners through moments of daily life, love and loss in Thornton Wilder\u2019s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic. The show runs through June 7 at Gainesville Community Playhouse, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Directed by Erin Pearson Silverman, the production uses minimalist staging to highlight the play\u2019s reflective look at time, memory and what it means to truly live. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and students, and $15 for children 12 and younger. Gainesville Community Playhouse is located at 4039 NW 16th Blvd. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0gcplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n High Springs Playhouse will present \u201cExit Laughing\u201d from June 5 to 28. Performances will be held at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. The comedy follows three longtime friends who \u201cborrow\u201d their late bridge partner\u2019s ashes for one final game, leading to an unexpectedly wild night that changes how they see life and friendship. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. High Springs Playhouse is located at 23416 W. U.S. 27 in High Springs. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0highspringsplayhouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Harn Museum of Art\u2019s exhibition \u201cFlorida in the Frame: A Century of Artists\u2019 Reflections on the Sunshine State\u201d continues at 3259 Hull Road, showcasing works from The Florida Art Collection that explore the state\u2019s landscapes, history and culture through paintings, works on paper and select sculptures. Featuring more than 65 artists, including Winslow Homer, John Singer Sargent and Florida Highwaymen painters Johnny Daniels and Harold Newton, the exhibition is organized into themes highlighting natural environments, growing cities and the rise of tourism, and will remain on view through July 26. Admission is free. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. For more information, visit\u00a0harn.ufl.edu\/floridaintheframe<\/a>.<\/p>\n Doxa Dance Studio will present its annual recital, \u201cTangled \u2014 At Last I See The Light,\u201d with performances at 6:30 p.m. June 5, and at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. June 6 at the Phillips Center, 3201 Hull Road. The production features dancers of all ages performing ballet, jazz, tap, modern and hip-hop routines inspired by this year\u2019s theme. The family friendly showcase celebrates the students\u2019 work throughout the year and brings the story to life through a variety of dance styles. Tickets are $17. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0performingarts.ufl.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Heartwood Soundstage will host Jamaican reggae band Black Uhuru on June 6 for an 8 p.m. outdoor show with Macca Reggae Samba opening. Black Uhuru, recognized as one of Jamaica\u2019s most influential reggae groups, won the first Grammy Award for Best Reggae Recording and has remained active for more than 50 years. Advance tickets are $32, and day-of-show tickets are $38. The show is for all ages, and kids 12 and younger will be admitted free. Lawn chairs are permitted. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0heartwoodsoundstage.com<\/a>. Heartwood Soundstage is located at 619 S. Main St.<\/p>\n Inspired by the television competition series \u201cDancing with the Stars,\u201d\u00a0IndepenDANCE\u00a0Studio\u2019s\u00a017th annual recital, \u201cThe Mirrorball,\u201d will take the stage at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on June 7 at the Phillips Center. The production features dancers of all ages performing a variety of styles while celebrating this year\u2019s theme, \u201cFind Your Light.\u201d Tickets range from $15 to $20 for adults and $12 for children ages 3 to 12. Children ages 2 and younger will be admitted free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0performingarts.ufl.edu<\/a>. The Phillips Center is located at 3201 Hull Road.<\/p>\n Glory Days Presents comedian Trae Crowder on Thursday, June 11, at The Wooly, 4 W. University Ave., Gainesville, with doors opening at 7 p.m. and the show beginning at 8 p.m., featuring special guests and both premium front seating and general admission options (tickets available at GloryDaysPresents.com); Crowder, known for his viral \u201cLiberal Redneck\u201d videos and appearances on platforms including HBO\u2019s Real Time with Bill Maher<\/em> and ABC\u2019s Nightline<\/em>, is an 18+ show with a $6 cash under-21 fee at the door, no smoking permitted, all ticket sales final unless canceled.<\/p>\n The Wooly, 4 W. University Ave., Gainesville, hosts “Caitlynne Curtis \u2013 Face to Face, Acoustic & Unplugged” on Friday, June 12, presented by Glory Days, with special guest Luis Ortiz; doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m., featuring premium up-front and general admission seating (tickets available at GloryDaysPresents.com), as Curtis \u2014 a Nashville singer-songwriter and Billboard No. 1 artist on \u201cGod We Need You Now\u201d with Struggle Jennings \u2014 brings her blend of modern country and soulful storytelling; the 18+ show includes a $5 cash under-21 fee at the door.<\/p>\n The Wooly, 4 W. University Ave., Gainesville, hosts Supernova \u2013 A Tribute to Oasis on Saturday, June 13, presented by Glory Days, with doors opening at 8 p.m. and the show beginning at 9 p.m.; the six-piece band recreates the energy and atmosphere of a live Oasis performance, delivering fan favorites from \u201cRock \u2019n\u2019 Roll Star\u201d to \u201cChampagne Supernova\u201d in an intimate, high-energy setting; discount early bird tickets and 4-packs are available at GloryDaysPresents.com; the 18+ show includes a $5 cash under-21 fee at the door.<\/p>\n ONGOING<\/strong><\/p>\n Community Nights are free weekly events hosted by South Main Station and Heartwood Soundstage that include a rotating calendar of jams, skillshares, concerts, arts markets, food and drink specials, and other activities each Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. The event has grown in popularity with families, locals, musicians, and college students since its launch in 2024. The event takes place at South Main Station, an arts, food, and entertainment campus adjacent to Depot Park that spans the Southeast corner of Main Street and Depot Road. Community Nights always feature free live music and drink specials at Heartwood Soundstage\u2019s lawn bar, but any given week can also include skillshares on music and videography, kids\u2019 activities, film screenings, and opportunities to sample local food and drink at South Main\u2019s businesses, which include Humble Pie Pizzeria, Grand Scheme Brewery, Bingo Deli, and Afternoon Coffee. The first Wednesday of every month always features an open-air arts market of local makers and an old-time music jam. More information is available at\u00a0heartwoodsoundstage.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Retirement Home for Horses provides lifetime care to elderly horses seized by law enforcement agencies, rescued by the SPCA or humane societies, as well as horses retired from government service, such as police patrol or state and federal parks. They allow visitors to tour the property and feed treats \u2014 carrots, apple slices and bananas provided by the visitors \u2014 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Saturday. Mill Creek Farm Retirement Home for Horses is located at 20307 NW CR 235A in Alachua. For more information or to support the nonprofit, visit\u00a0millcreekfarm.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n COMING SOON<\/strong><\/p>\n Acrosstown Repertory Theatre will present \u201cCompany\u201d from June 19 to July 12, with performances at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays at 3501 SW Second Ave., Suite O. There also is a preview night at 8 p.m. June 18. The Tony Award-winning musical follows Robert, a lifelong bachelor, as he reflects on relationships, marriage and his own choices during a series of encounters with his friends. Widely regarded as a landmark in modern musical theater, the show blends humor and introspection in its exploration of love and commitment. Tickets are $10 for the June 18 preview, then $25 for adults and $20 for seniors, students and heroes. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0acrosstown.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Lynx Books will host a conversation with Danielle Chynoweth, trauma expert Meadow Jones and performance artist Sheila Bishop at 6 p.m. June 22. The discussion will center on \u201cRemaking Democracy: How We Make the World We Want,\u201d a new book by Chynoweth and co-author Elizabeth Adams that explores strategies for creating lasting social change through the authors’ \u201cSpiral of Change\u201d framework. Drawing from backgrounds in organizing, education and the arts, the authors examine ways communities can address systemic issues through collaboration, activism and democratic participation. For more information, visit\u00a0thelynxbooks.com<\/a>. The Lynx Books is located at 601 S. Main St.<\/p>\n The Wooly, 4 W. University Ave., Gainesville, hosts “The Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE on Stage!” presented by Glory Days and The Best Little Rocky Horror in FL, a six-night summer run featuring a live shadowcast with audience participation, on Wednesday, June 24 (doors 9 p.m., show 10 p.m.); Tuesday, June 30 (doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m.); Friday, July 10 (doors 9 p.m., show 10 p.m.); and Thursday, July 16, Wednesday, July 22, and Thursday, July 30 (doors 8 p.m., show 9 p.m.); tickets are available at GloryDaysPresents.com, with no outside props allowed (prop bags sold onsite), and the 18+ show includes a $6 cash under-21 fee at the door.<\/p>\n The Wooly, 4 W. University Ave., Gainesville, hosts comedian Jimmy Sowell on Friday, June 26, presented by Glory Days, with special guests; doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m., featuring premium front seating and general admission options (tickets, college discounts and pre-show meet-and-greet add-ons available at GloryDaysPresents.com); Sowell, known for his viral \u201cpullover\u201d sketches and more than 4 million followers across social media, brings his sharp, adult humor to the stage; the 18+ show includes a $5 cash under-21 fee at the door.<\/p>\n Signal Lounge, 7 SW First St., Gainesville, hosts comedians Kim Congdon and Uncle Lazer on Friday, June 26, for The Tropical Depression Tour, presented by Glory Days, with doors opening at 9 p.m. and the show beginning at 9:30 p.m.; the co-headlining show features Congdon \u2014 known for work with Netflix, HBO and “Impractical Jokers” \u2014 alongside Uncle Lazer, a breakout “Kill Tony” favorite, delivering a mix of sharp crowd work, wild storytelling and high-energy stand-up; premium front seating and general admission tickets are available at GloryDaysPresents.com; the 18+ show includes a $5 cash under-21 fee at the door.<\/p>\n Gainesville Community Playhouse will present \u201cHeathers \u2014 The Musical\u201d from July 17 to Aug. 9, with performances at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Directed by Sam Rhodes, the darkly comedic rock musical follows high school student Veronica Sawyer as she navigates the toxic social hierarchy of the \u201cHeathers\u201d and a dangerous relationship that spirals into violence. Featuring music and lyrics by Laurence O\u2019Keefe and Kevin Murphy and based on the film by Daniel Waters, the show explores themes of identity, bullying and teen rebellion. Recommended for mature audiences, the production may contain strong language and depictions of violence, substance use and other adult themes. The playhouse is located at 4039 NW 16th Blvd. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0gcplayhouse.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n In \u201cRobin Hood,\u201d the newest production from High Springs Playhouse, the classic tale of the prince of thieves is retold through the lively narration of Friar Tuck, bringing Sherwood Forest to life with familiar characters including Little John, Maid Marian and the Sheriff of Nottingham. The summer youth production runs from July 23 to Aug. 2 at High Springs Playhouse, located at 23416 W. U.S. 27 in High Springs, with performances at 7 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $17 for adults and $15 for seniors and students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit\u00a0highspringsplayhouse.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.gainesville.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Staff report \u00a0|\u00a0 Gainesville Sun 2026 Buchholz High School commencement ceremony at Exactech Arena. Family and friends watch more than 500 students graduate from Buchholz High School at Exactech Arena. 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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n‘Our Town’<\/h2>\n
‘Exit Laughing’<\/h2>\n
‘Florida in the Frame’<\/h2>\n
Doxa Dance Studio Recital: ‘Tangled \u2014 At Last I See The Light’<\/h2>\n
Black Uhuru with Maca Reggae Samba<\/h2>\n
IndepenDANCE Studio Recital: ‘The Mirrorball’<\/h2>\n
Comedian Trae Crowder<\/h2>\n
Caitlynne Curtis \u2013 Face to Face, Acoustic & Unplugged<\/h2>\n
Supernova \u2013 A Tribute to Oasis<\/h2>\n
Community Nights<\/h2>\n
Horse Feeding<\/h2>\n
‘Company’<\/h2>\n
‘Remaking Democracy: How We Make the World We Want’<\/h2>\n
‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE on Stage!’<\/h2>\n
Comedian Jimmy Sowell<\/h2>\n
Comedians Kim Congdon and Uncle Lazer<\/h2>\n
‘Heathers \u2014 The Musical’<\/h2>\n
‘Robin Hood’<\/h2>\n